Brain Tumor Support Group at Shands/UF

Breast Cancer Support

An ongoing, monthly Support Group that provides participants an opportunity to share experiences and gain support and strength from each other. Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.

Cancer Support Group at The Orange Park Medical Center

Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer? Are you a caregiver of someone who is affected by cancer? If, so, you are not alone. Perhaps it is time to attend a complimentary Cancer Support Group. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Orange Park Medical Center is sponsoring a new support group for anyone affected by cancer. This includes loved ones. For more information or to RSVP, please call.

Caregivers Support Group

Suwannee River Economic Council offers a Caregivers Support Group for anyone caring for a loved with a chronic illness. This group allows participants an opportunity to meet with other caregivers in a confidential environment to share problems and concerns. Meetings are held the last Thursday each month.

Creative For Health Studio: Arts and Writing Workshops for People Affected by Cancer (Funded by the LIVESTRONG Foundation)

The Arts in Medicine program will use the funding to launch Creative For Health Studio, free weekly arts and writing workshops for both those in and outside of the cancer community. The workshops will be led by artist in residence, Dylan Klempner, who will collaborate each week with artists and writers from across the Gainesville community and beyond. Over the course of the program, participants will paint, sculpt, write, dance, and sing in a fun and supportive environment.

Gainesville, Florida Multiple Myeloma Support & Networking Group

Our mission is to support each other as Patients, Survivors, Caregivers, Family, and Friends in a friendly relaxed environment. We welcome all new members from any surrounding counties. We frequently have Oncology guest speakers, who keeps the group provided on new technology in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. March is Multiple Myeloma Action Month and we now have an annual seminar
in the month of march. Please come for a visit, and we hope you become an member.

Haven Hospice of the Lakes—Bereavement and Grief Support Group

In this support group, members have the opportunity to express their feelings and thoughts of coping with the death of a loved one as well as gain an understanding of grief and how it impacts their lives.

Haven Hospice Transitions at Skate Station

SASHA’s (Support, Awareness, Strength, Hope, Acceptance) Friends is an Anticipatory Grief Support Group for Children. This groups offers support for children (ages 6 -14) who are dealing with a family member or adult friend that has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.

Healing Hearts at Haven Hospice of North Central Florida

The Healing Hearts grief support program offers individual, family and group counseling to help anyone who is coping with loss, regardless of how it occurs. Throughout the year, Healing Hearts offers grief support and educational programs for those who may have lost a mate, parent, child or other family member. This program is available to children and teens, adults and families.

Healing Touch Cancer Support

Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church. All cancer patients, family and friends as well as cancer survivors are welcome. This group began in 1995 and continues today as an encouraging and loving place for those experiencing cancer in their lives. Every month has a focus and all meetings begin and end in prayer.

HOPE Support Group

The HOPE Support Group offers Education and Emotional Support for Women with all types of cancer. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday each month. Offered by the Orange Park Cancer Center.

Contact:904‑538‑3666
2161 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073

I Can Cope

An educational program for people facing cancer—either personally, or as a friend or family caregiver. The American Cancer Society Office in Gainesville is offering one-on-one consultations to provide straightforward information and answers for cancer-related questions.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Family Support Group

Family Support Groups provide mutual support and education for patients and family members. They offer an opportunity to discuss anxieties and concerns with others who share the same experiences. This sharing strengthens the family bond and enhances everyone’s ability to cope with cancer.
If you or a loved one has a diagnosis of Leukemia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non- Hodgkin Lymphoma, Myeloma or Myelodysplastic Syndrome, or any other form of blood cancer, please join us. We meet the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Man to Man Support Group at Putnam County Library

Helps men cope with prostate cancer by providing community-based education and support to patients and their family members. Man to Man volunteers hold free monthly meetings where men support each other and exchange information throughout the cancer experience.

Reach to Recovery

Reach to Recovery is a program that helps patients with breast cancer cope with their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The program pairs a breast cancer survivor with a recently diagnosed patient who has similar issues. Each volunteer is specially trained to help the patient express their feelings, verbalize her fears and concerns, and be an impartial sounding board for questions and matters that may be affecting them. Contact may be either a personal visit or a phone call based on location.

Support Group at Community Cancer Center of North Florida - Gainesville

Support group facilitated by a licensed counselor that offers a safe, confidential environment to connect with others who are facing similar challenges associated with cancer care. The group utilizes empathy, compassion and even humor to help discuss the issues. Gainesville location: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Contact:352‑331‑0900
7000 NW 11th Place
Gainesville, FL 32605

Support Group at Community Cancer Center of North Florida—Lake City

Support group facilitated by a licensed counselor that offers a safe, confidential environment to connect with others who are facing similar challenges associated with cancer care. The group utilizes empathy, compassion and even humor to help discuss the issues. Lake City location: 2nd Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Contact:386‑755‑0601
4520 W. US Highway 90
Lake City, FL 32055

The Safe in Him Cancer Survivors Support Group

A nondenominational, spiritually based group designed for those who have survived the diagnosis of cancer and their families. The vision of this group is to minister hope, help and healing for the hurting heart. Offered through Compassionate Outreach Ministries.

The Women’s Cancer Support Group of Lake City: Baya Pharmacy East

This group provides emotional support through shared experiences and provides education with professional speakers in related fields every other month. Both newly diagnosed and survivors of any type of cancer are welcome to attend. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Disclaimer: The information contained on this Web site has been compiled by WellFlorida with assistance from other organizations. Though we have made every effort to provide a comprehensive listing of cancer-related resources in North Central Florida, this is a work in progress and does not include every possible resource. Inclusion in the Guide does not constitute an endorsement of a product or organization, nor does omission denote any inadequacy.